Category: TommyLog

TommyLog – I Don’t Care How Much You Know Till I Know How Much You Care

Hey kids, it’s dad and for today’s TommyLog i want to expound a bit more on my “Can I pick your brain” video. I heard a great quote –

“I Don’t Care How Much You Know Till I Know How Much You Care”

This quote just fits so well. So many people want to get your attention, pitch you, sell you or take from you– all before giving first.

I have the best of friends, his name is John. This mantra is his core- his code. He is always calling asking how I’m doing, what he can do to help. he is amazing and thats one reason why he is one of the BEST sales professionals I have ever met.

Take time to care– FIRST. The rest will just happen!

TommyLog – You’re Ruining it For Everybody!

Hey kids, it’s dad and for today’s Tommylog, I want to talk about situation that happened at the mall a few days ago. You see there was this gal that had a sign that she was down on her luck and was looking for donations. Fast forward a few hours and someone found her facebook page – complete with pictures of stacks of money and showing how she had swindled the good people of the Fox Cities out of their hard earned money.

Why must the actions of one person ruin it for others? Taking advantage of the good in others – this will come back to bite her…I’m sure!
Just so sad!

TommyLog – Know When to Lead, Know When to Follow

Hey kids, It’s dad and for today’s discussion, I want to talk about leadership and knowing when to lead and when to follow. There’s a difference between managing and leading and leaders know when they need to run the who and when they need to pitch in and lend a hand!

TommyLog – Can I Pick Your Brain??!?!

Hey Kids, it’s dad. And for today’s TommyLog  I want to talk to you about people who use the expression “can I pick your brain.” Few things get me as worked up. Someone who wants to “pick my brain” is just a taker. Stay away from people who are “takers.” You want to be around people who are givers — people who freely give their time to help others, and don’t expect anything in return. People like my friend Kelly or my friend Marc. They are givers. They have the entrepreneurial spirit and want to help see other succeed.

People want to pick your brain for looking out for number one. They’re looking out for themselves and don’t care anything about you. They just want to suck you dry and then stomp on you as they walk away. People who use the term “pick your brain” should burn. At some point have to put your foot down and say no. No you cannot “pick my brain!” My time is more valuable than that – kindly move along!!

It’s all about your attitude. If you have an attitude of learning and sharing that’s one thing but if you just want to be a taker that’s a whole separate thing

TommyLog – Long Lost Cousin!

Hey Kids it’s Dad, and for today’s TommyLog to talk to you about something that really has my mind in the whirl. This week I found out something pretty amazing. I found out that I’m not the oldest grandchild on my mom side. I’ve spent 48 years with this title and it’s not one that I’m giving up easy :-).

So as I understand it, back in 1966, my aunt had a child. She lovingly gave him up for adoption. This year for his 50th birthday, he set out to meet his birth mom and a few weeks ago they had a blessed reunion. It’s kind of amazing to think that there’s more family to be had. I LOVE THIS!!

Welcome to the family and be careful what you wish for :-)!!!